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Asked: August 20, 20252025-08-20T04:10:52+00:00 2025-08-20T04:10:52+00:00

Daily Vocabulary from International Newspapers (20 August 2025): DAILY QUIZ

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Daily Vocabulary from International Newspapers (20 August 2025): DAILY QUIZ

1. The CEO’s enthusiasm for the new environmental initiative proved remarkably __________, as employees throughout the organization began voluntarily proposing sustainability measures for their own departments.

"Contagious" in this metaphorical context means spreading rapidly from person to person, like an infectious disease, but here referring to emotions, attitudes, or behaviors. The CEO's enthusiasm "infected" others, causing them to adopt similar passionate commitment to environmental initiatives. This figurative use of "contagious" is common in sophisticated writing and frequently tested on the GRE. Option A (contentious) means causing disagreement, which contradicts the positive spreading effect. Option C (contemptible) means deserving scorn, which is negative and inappropriate. Option D (conspicuous) means easily noticed, but doesn't capture the spreading nature. Option E (conservative) means traditional or cautious, which doesn't fit the dynamic spreading scenario.

2. The distinguished professor regaled her dinner guests with fascinating anecdotes from her archaeological expeditions in remote corners of the world.

What does “regaled” most precisely mean in this context?

"Regaled" means to entertain someone with lively and amusing stories, typically in a generous, elaborate manner. The word suggests delighting guests through engaging storytelling, often with a sense of abundance and pleasure. In this context, the professor is entertaining her dinner guests with captivating stories from her travels, creating an enjoyable social atmosphere. Option A suggests harsh criticism, which contradicts the pleasant connotation of "regaled." Option C implies aggressive questioning rather than entertaining storytelling. Option D refers to formal instruction, which lacks the entertaining, social aspect of regaling. Option E suggests intellectual challenge rather than the delightful entertainment that "regaled" implies.

3. The new administration moved swiftly to abrogate the controversial trade agreements that had been negotiated by their predecessors.

"Abrogate" means to formally repeal, cancel, or revoke a law, agreement, or custom, typically through official action. In legal and political contexts, abrogation represents the complete nullification of previously established agreements or legislation. "Revoke" is the most precise synonym, as both words indicate the complete withdrawal of something previously granted or established. Option A (negotiate) means to discuss terms, which is the opposite of canceling existing agreements. Option B (modify) suggests partial changes rather than complete cancellation. Option C (implement) means to put into effect, directly contradicting abrogation. Option E (postpone) means to delay, which implies temporary suspension rather than permanent cancellation.

4. The monk’s lifelong commitment to asceticism stood in stark contrast to the wealthy merchant’s lifestyle.

Which word best represents the opposite of “asceticism”?

"Asceticism" refers to the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from worldly pleasures, often for spiritual or philosophical reasons. "Hedonism" represents its direct opposite—the pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest good in life. The contrast between the monk's ascetic lifestyle (denying physical pleasures) and a hedonistic approach (embracing them) illustrates this fundamental opposition. Option A (spirituality) could actually complement asceticism rather than oppose it. Option C (minimalism) shares similarities with asceticism in its rejection of excess. Option D (contemplation) is often associated with ascetic practices. Option E (devotion) could describe the ascetic's commitment to their spiritual discipline.

5. The art critic examined the supposedly authentic Picasso __________, noting several stylistic inconsistencies that raised serious questions about its provenance.

"Dubiously" means in a doubtful, suspicious, or uncertain manner, expressing skepticism about something's authenticity or validity. The context clearly indicates the critic has concerns about the painting's authenticity due to "stylistic inconsistencies," making a skeptical examination appropriate. The phrase "supposedly authentic" further reinforces the need for a word expressing doubt. Option A (admiringly) suggests positive appreciation, contradicting the suspicious context. Option B (casually) implies lack of serious attention, inappropriate for detecting forgeries. Option D (reverently) means with deep respect, which contradicts the skeptical tone. Option E (systematically) describes method rather than attitude and doesn't capture the element of suspicion essential to this scenario.

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